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Station:
BBC Four (GB)

Status:
Ended

Start:
2018-11-18

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Extraordinary pieces of music are performed in full by BBC orchestras--a rare chance to explore each in-depth with those who bring it to life--the conductors and musicians.

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S1E2 - The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra - Benjamin Britten

Katie Derham presents analysis and performance of Benjamin Britten's The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales conducted by Moritz Gnann.

Air Date: 10 Feb 2019 14:00 (CDT)

S1E3 - The Bridge on the River Kwai Soundtrack by Malcolm Arnold

Katie Derham presents an analysis and performance of Malcolm Arnold's score for the film, The Bridge on the River Kwai. Christopher Seaman conducts the BBC Concert Orchestra.

Air Date: 07 Apr 2019 14:00 (CDT)

S1E4 - Graal Théâtre - Kaija Saariaho

Tom Service presents an analysis of Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho's Graal Théâtre followed by a performance of the work by the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Ludovic Morlot.

Air Date: 16 Jun 2019 14:00 (CDT)

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